Md. Rule 10-211 (2026)

(a) To Whom Given. Notice that a petition for emergency protective services has been filed or will be filed and the time and place of the court hearing shall be given by the petitioner to: (1) the person alleged to be in need of emergency protective services; (2) the person with whom the person is residing; (3) the attorney for the person; (4) the director of the local department of social services; and (5) those other interested persons as the court may direct.

(b) Manner of Notice. The notice shall be in writing, unless the nature of the emergency makes written notice impracticable.

(c) Timing of Notice. The notice shall be given at least 24 hours before the hearing unless the court shortens the time upon a finding that (1) immediate and reasonably foreseeable physical harm to the person or others will result from a 24-hour delay, and (2) reasonable attempts have been made to give notice.

Source: This Rule is in part derived from Code, Estates and Trusts Article, § 13-709(e) and in part new.

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[Adopted June 5, 1996, eff. Jan. 1, 1997.]